Hands-On Manufacturing Lead — Trailers & Finishing

Krueger Transport; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Krueger Transport Equipment is seeking experienced Leading Hands to join our Truganina manufacturing site in Victoria. This role blends hands-on fabrication, assembly and finishing with practical team leadership to drive daily production targets.

You will spend ~80% on the shop floor, mentoring staff, allocating tasks and coordinating workflows under the guidance of Manufacturing Leads, while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing, fabrication or heavy engineering.
• Strong hands-on technical skills and knowledge of assembly processes.
• Previous Leading Hand experience or demonstrated ability to guide and support teams.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities to meet deadlines.
• Good communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving production issues.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Experience in heavy vehicle manufacturing, trailer assembly, steel fabrication, welding, painting or finishing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on manufacturing, fabrication and assembly activities alongside the production team.
• Assist the Manufacturing Leads with coordinating daily production activities, allocating tasks and managing workflow.
• Monitor production progress to ensure targets, deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications and procedures.
• Provide guidance, on-the-job training and mentoring to team members.
• Conduct first-line quality checks and assist in identifying and resolving production issues.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures.
• Identify and assist in resolving production issues, escalating concerns to the Manufacturing Leads where required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Hands-on leadership

Reading drawings

Mentoring teammates

Task allocation

Organisational skills

Communication & teamwork

Safety & quality mindset

Job description

Krueger Transport Equipment is seeking experienced Leading Hands to join our Truganina manufacturing site in Victoria. This role blends hands-on fabrication, assembly and finishing with practical team leadership to drive daily production targets.

You will spend ~80% on the shop floor, mentoring staff, allocating tasks and coordinating workflows under the guidance of Manufacturing Leads, while upholding safety and quality standards.